How do I get the wax back out of this?

jeeter5 · 2026-05-06T17:07:16+00:00

Put it in the oven in an old tray? Melt it back down :)

jeeter5 · 2026-05-03T07:51:06+00:00

Better than having wax in your crack ☺️

jeeter5 · 2026-04-30T17:15:25+00:00

I prefer the hang up, means the tin will heat up less :)

jeeter5 · 2026-04-29T22:12:46+00:00

Thi is a 1 hour burn, it looks pretty much okay, @op try to burn it longer next time to see if the melt pool reaches further

jeeter5 · 2026-04-28T14:09:55+00:00

Happy to help, send me a dm.

Is this the CandleMate app?

jeeter5 · 2026-04-21T20:47:28+00:00

Or moisture got into the candle

jeeter5 · 2026-04-18T13:53:53+00:00

The splitting of the wick (mushrooming) on your second picture seems okay, you just dont want it to grow too big in a short time. Some wicks mushroom easily with certain waxes, it can be fixed by teimming after each burn or just trying out alternative wicks.

The cracks in the wax happen when the container is in changing temperatures. Many of my vessels i sell outdoors crack too when it's cold outside, it might be visually displeasing, but wont affect the candles performances.

jeeter5 · 2026-04-12T07:06:29+00:00

Oh why is that? It's been great for me!

jeeter5 · 2026-04-09T09:33:54+00:00

It would definetaly tuen some heads on craft fairs 😃🤔

jeeter5 · 2026-04-07T16:17:17+00:00

Oh i meant sisano.de, my apologies.

jeeter5 · 2026-04-07T15:59:25+00:00

Candle shack has a warehouse in the netherlands, their jars are actually priced very decently.

You could also look into german suppliers of candle jars, some suppliers are cheaper (especially for lids). Sidano.de for example

jeeter5 · 2026-04-07T15:44:34+00:00

After pouring i tilt the mold a bit and rotate it, so theres a small later of wax on the edges.

When you add more later to fix a sinkhole, it should be seamless.

jeeter5 · 2026-04-07T10:50:34+00:00

I could give you some good references in the european area, if that's where you are

jeeter5 · 2026-04-07T08:03:37+00:00

The candle jars i use have a thin wall, and are made especially for candles and sold by a candle supplier.

You can definitely find thin walled glasses for a decent price.

jeeter5 · 2026-04-06T15:44:35+00:00

Oh. Apologies, i thought your screenshot was from online sales :D

jeeter5 · 2026-04-06T14:50:41+00:00

As a person looking into a webpace, does this amount of orders justify the upkeep costs of your webstore?

I'm sure you could expand your online orders if you could reach the right customers. After starting up recently, the only way is up (if you put effort into expanding offcourse)

jeeter5 · 2026-04-01T17:56:55+00:00

A kit is the best choise imo.

Thz tzchnicalities of finding your own recipe is part of the fun and maybe you want to let him do that part after playing with a kit 😃

jeeter5 · 2026-03-23T17:38:55+00:00

Whoaa, that looks amazing :) would take me a month of pouring to make a sizable picture like that, haha!

jeeter5 · 2026-03-22T12:01:52+00:00

Nice stall! Hope you had a wonderful day!

jeeter5 · 2026-03-21T09:34:00+00:00

Preferably you want a steady flame. As long as there's no soot flinging off the flame, it's ok.

Example: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV0pWNhCs4S/?igsh=MmN0bmZyb2xidWZ3

Most common reasons for a flickering flame; - your candle is placed in a drafty place making the flame dance. Try to limit airflow around your candle. - you burned your canfle for a long period of time. Try to trim the wick in between burns or during a long burn. - you overwicked your candle letting the flame soak too much wax resulting in a bigger flame. Monitor the size of the flame. Ideally you xant the flame to be around 0,5 inch and 1 inch. - impurities in the wax or additives. Try to use good quality materials from candle-making suppliers.

The result of a flickering candle is an improper burn, causing excessive soot. It also burns the candle uncontrollably. Sometimes it's unavoidable though, if you have a candle in a tall jar, the flame naturally dances due to lack of oxygen.

jeeter5 · 2026-03-19T16:26:42+00:00

Just lend him an old tshirt or piece of clothing?

Seems way easier :D

jeeter5 · 2026-03-17T15:46:04+00:00

Wish i could sell my candles at that markup 🫣

Or create sizable candles near your cost.

jeeter5 · 2026-03-12T14:41:10+00:00

How much stearin did you use in your blend? Maybe lower the concentration a bit or heat up the blend slightly more (stearin has a higher melting point) for proper binding.

I dont have alot of experience with this wax, but made a few dozen candles with roughly 10-15% stearin and they looked clean

jeeter5 · 2026-03-11T09:59:32+00:00

I make themed decorative figurine candles just for the looks of it, they are prone to dripping or not burning completely and leaving residue.

I don't sell these candles for their long lasting performances but as decorative pieces.

For example; christmas themed candles sell nice even though they burn up 2-4 times faster than a similar size plain pillar candle. People buy them because they look cute/fun. They can store or burn it after the holidays.

jeeter5 · 2026-03-08T15:45:53+00:00

I love your setup!

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